Nigeria’s recent equity market rebound pre-Middle East crisis is highlighting a structural problem in how African markets are measured by global benchmark providers. According to global investment advisory firm RisCura, the way many global indices are
By: Conway Williams, Head of Credit at Prescient Investment ManagementOne of the most critical themes defining the investment landscape as we enter the second quarter of 2026 is the concept of credit being "priced for
By Conway Williams, Head of Credit, Prescient Investment ManagementNot every multilateral funding announcement warrants a second read. Last month's announcement did.For those of us who spend our days considering and pricing credit risk in South
By Hayden Reinders, Head of Business Development, Prescient Fund ServicesFor most of the past decade, South Africa's hedge fund industry has been quietly but steadily transforming itself. What began as a corner of the investment
The number of South Africans in their 'golden years' is growing and accelerating. Census data shows adults aged 65+ increased from ~2.8m in 2011 to ~4m in 2022, a 43% rise against total populationgrowth of just 19%. By
By: Niki Giles, Head of Strategy at Prescient fund servicesSouth Africa's 2026 National Budget may not have delivered headline‑grabbing tax hikes or shock adjustments, but for savers and long‑term investors it represents one of the
Etienne Viljoen, Chief Investment Officer, Aurora CapitalInvestors enter 2026 carrying the scars of a volatile year. Markets have moved rapidly between fear and optimism. Policy signals have shifted. Narratives around inflation, interest rates, AI, and
For many large employers offering retirement benefits, umbrella funds are a cornerstone of capital stability and growth. By pooling resources from multiple employers, these funds deliver economies of scale, professional governance, and administrative efficiencies that standalone
“A land of contrasts” is probably the most tired cliché in travel writing. It also happens to be true of most countries. When it comes to economic matters, there are few places in the world
Last week’s 90th anniversary of US President Franklin Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law went by largely unnoticed. However, it was a landmark reform, providing a minimum level of state support for people in
